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To effectively compare and contrast two texts written in different genres, a reader must

look for the same words used in both texts.
find the text that most supports personal views.
understand what is gained by treating a topic two different ways.
identify which text uses the most scientific and scholarly language.

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Correct answer: understand what is gained by treating a topic two different ways.

Why: comparing genres is about how purpose, audience, form, tone, and conventions shape the presentation and meaning of the same subject. A strong compare/contrast looks at what each genre accomplishes — what information, perspective, or effect one form can give that the other cannot.

Why the others are wrong or incomplete:
- Looking for the same words is superficial; repeated words might help spot themes but don’t reveal how genres shape meaning.
- Choosing the text that most supports personal views is not an objective comparison goal.
- Identifying which text uses more scientific/scholarly language can be part of a genre analysis, but it’s only one aspect rather than the central task.

Quick example: a news report and a poem about a storm — the report gives facts and context (what happened, when, why), the poem conveys emotional impact and imagery. Effective comparison explains what each form gains and loses.